Sleep disorders in the elderly
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Sleep disorders are common in the elderly.
Treatment
Recommended pharmacotherapies to treat sleep disorders in the elderly include the following:
Haldol at a low dose of 0.125 mg or 0.25 mg
Benzodiazepines, ativan, and trazadone should be avoided.